Danville, S. C.

Abstracts: 2

2480

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 May 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2480 - L May 16; ed: 2/1 - The terrific fighting of May 12 and the movements
of our cavalry have completed the withdrawal of Lee from Grant's front in
the direction of Danville and Lynchburg. Generals Sherman and Butler are
in positions to advance toward victory. "The retreat of Lee has undoubted-
ly by this time become a rout. The strength and spirit and moral prestige
of the Rebel army have gone." (11)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Butler, General; Confederate Army; Danville, S. C.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Lynchburg, S. C.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2520

Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 September 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2520 - L. Sept. 29; ed:2/2 - Latest reports represent great agitation in
the Rebel lines in front of Grant. Lee is putting forth every effort to
check Sheridan's men as they advance toward Lynchburg, but he may find
Grant suddenly swooping down upon Danville or making some other unexpected
In OVe.
"The signs are hopeful in the North. Dismay reigns in rebeldom." (6)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Danville, S. C.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Lynchburg, S. C.; Sheridan, Gen. Phillip